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The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Matthew Barbato

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor

By Matthew Barbato

Speak up

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor March 17, 2017

While teachers often feel pressure to be objective, sharing their personal opinions with students during class discussion provokes students in a way that promotes positive discourse. The rules surrounding...

Finsta creates an outlet for cyberbullying

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor December 16, 2016

While Finsta may seem entertaining and positive, too often it has strayed from its original intention and become a form of cyberbullying, and cannot be used as a way to deal with conflict. A Finsta,...

Not worth it

Not worth it

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor October 28, 2016

Eyes on the road. Driving while high, using Snapchat and or having four friends in the back seat has become the norm among teen drivers, and it needs to stop. Texting and driving is not always what...

Cheat the ImPACT test, cheat yourself

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor October 5, 2016

Let’s face it. Most high school athletes live in fear of what would really happen if they got a concussion. The thought of missing out on the season -- or even a week or two -- is not in your plans....

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